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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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